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Explore outdoor recreation along northwest Florida’s Econfina Creek

December 14, 2015
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Birding, Eco adventure, Fishing, Hunting, Kayak/Canoe, Nature, Outdoor Family Fun, paddle/surf/boat, Parks, Trails/Hiking

Paddling, hiking, camping, horseback riding, fishing, and hunting within 41,363 acres NOTE: Many of the recreation areas on Econfina Creek are currently closed due to hurricane damage. Call Northwest Florida Water Management District for specifics at (850) 539-5999. Imagine paddling along a creek lined with fern draped limestone rocks, dipping in a cool spring, hiking along a trail bluff dotted with wild azaleas, mountain laurel, and the sweet scent of Florida anise. Or, how about camping under the stars with your...

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By Walton Outdoors

Autumn brings colorful wildflowers and butterflies to South Walton

September 25, 2015
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Eco adventure, Nature, Parks, Trails/Hiking

Autumn is an extraordinary time to explore the outdoors in South Walton. The forest trails are awash in a colorful abundance of seasonal wildflowers and migrating butterflies. We are fortunate to have several State Parks along with the Point Washington State Forest in our own backyard. The pine flatwoods, coastal dunes, and salt marsh, our area of the Florida Panhandle is a magnet for migrating butterflies heading south for the winter. A few of the native wildflowers in bloom this time...

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Enjoy a guided nature walk at Grayton Beach State Park May 14

May 6, 2015
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Birding, Eco adventure, Nature, Trails/Hiking

Date/time: Thursday, May 14th at 9:00 a.m. Join Grayton Beach State Park Services Specialist Patrick Hartsfield for a guided nature walk of the Beach Dune Trail. Learn about the coastal dune lake, the Choctawhatchee beach mouse, and other flora and fauna that call the dune ecosystem home. Participants will meet at the beach parking area. Park entrance fees do apply to all day-use guests. This walk will take approximately 1 hour. Directions: Grayton Beach State Park is located South of...

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By Walton Outdoors

Take a guided hike to No Name Lake at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park March 28

March 18, 2015
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Eco adventure, Nature, Outdoor Family Fun

Date/time: Saturday March 28, 1 – 2 p.m. Come shake off the winter cobwebs and get outside for this nature hike. Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Rangers will lead you through the various ecosystems that make this park unique. This hike will lead you to one of the lakes in the park, No Name Lake. Be sure to bring your binoculars, sunscreen, and water. Entry fee into the park is $6.00 per car, the hike will leave from Tram Stop...

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Enjoy a guided hike to No Name Lake at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Feb. 28

February 20, 2015
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Eco adventure, Nature, Trails/Hiking

Date/time: Saturday February 28, 1 – 2 p.m. Come shake off the winter cobwebs and get outside for this nature hike. Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Rangers will lead you through the various ecosystems that make this park unique. This hike will lead you to one of the lakes in the park, No Name Lake. Be sure to bring your binoculars, sunscreen, and water. Entry fee into the park is $6.00 per car, the hike will leave from Tram Stop...

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By Walton Outdoors

Celebrate Florida State Park’s First Day Hike event with a guided tour at Grayton Beach, Topsail Hill Preserve, or Rocky Bayou Jan. 1

December 23, 2014
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Birding, Eco adventure, Nature, Parks, Trails/Hiking

Grayton Beach State Park Time: 9 – 11 a.m. Grayton Beach State Park would like to invite the public to start the New Year out with a little bit of fitness and learning about the flora and fauna of the park by participating in America’s State Parks First Day Hike 2015. Come see how Grayton Beach State Park are restoring wet bog prairies, how prescribed fire is important for the forest and the local community, and the different species found...

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Apalachicola Bluffs and Ravines Preserve’s Garden of Eden Trail temporarily closed from tornado damage

December 2, 2014
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Parks, Trails/Hiking

On Nov. 17, 2014, a tornado touched down at the Apalachicola Bluffs and Ravines Preserve in the Florida Panhandle near Bristol. This is the location of the beautiful Garden of Eden Trail. While the trail and some of the natural communities were severely impacted, the staff and preserve facilities at the preserve were safe after the storm. “It was close to an F4 tornado, and took out many trees along the uplands trail and in the ravine,” said preserve manager...

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Take a guided hike along No Name Lake at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Nov. 21

November 10, 2014
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Eco adventure, Nature, Parks

Date/time: Friday Nov. 21st, 3:30 – 5 p.m. Topsail Hill Preserve State Park invites you on a hike to view the parks natural beauty. This ranger led hike will take you through several of the ecosystems that make this park unique. The walk will culminate on the shore of No Name Lake and perhaps with a glimpse of the resident alligator. Please no open toe shoes. This is an all ages program. Enter the park through the main gate and...

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